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A photograph of a ritual at a golden throne: a seated figure in a red-maroon robe, wearing a gold crown, gold necklaces and a long white and pink flower garland, sits on a red cushion with a tiger-striped cloth beneath. Two priests in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas bend over a large orange-and-gold draped basin, handling small items and packets, while a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered tray leans in to offer a garland. Behind the throne stand a golden trident and brass ritual vessels. This appears to be a pushpabhishekam and pada puja setting.

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Photograph of a pada puja ritual in a gilded ceremonial hall. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold crown and red-maroon robes is garlanded with white and pink flower garlands, with gold necklaces and bangles. Three people in white dhotis and a white sari kneel around a large orange-gold vessel, handling small packets and red cloth trays near the seated figure's bare feet. A brass trident, brass lamps and a tiger-striped cloth are visible.2016-05-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion, wearing a golden crown, a red-orange robe, a long white and pink garland, and heavy gold necklaces and bangles. Several people in white ritual dress with orange-brown rudraksha malas kneel at his feet, handling small plastic-wrapped packets set on red trays, while a woman in a white sari with a pink border leans in to help. A trident and a silver lamp stand nearby, and a gold-carved backdrop fills the frame. The figure's feet rest in a large orange and gold draped basin of offerings. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a crown, saffron-red clothing, a rudraksha-style necklace and a gold throne, matching the page's event context.2016-05-24November 10 20152015-11-10May 24 20162016-05-24Golden ornate throne under orange and red draped fabric with a trident placed beside it. A person in saffron-orange robes and multiple beaded malas and gold necklaces sits on the throne, with a small red and gold tray nearby. An older man in white kurta kneels before the throne, bending forward toward the seated figure's feet, while a younger man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands behind him and a woman in pink shawl and dark jacket kneels with hands joined at the left. A photographer and camera operator are at the right edge. Gold deity statues with garlands stand at the left. Green mat and white cloth cover the floor.2013-02-06November 22 20152015-11-22May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in a rust-red robe receives a shower of pink rose petals poured from a wooden vessel held by a hand at the left edge. He wears white jasmine garlands, a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant, and gold armbands. He sits on a red cushioned seat draped with a tiger-striped cloth, in front of an ornate gold throne with repoussé floral carving. Pink petals cover his lap and the floor. A person in the frame is pouring the petals, consistent with a pushpabhishekam ritual. a person appearance cues: saffron-red ascetic robe, ceremonial gold necklace and garlands, seated on a ceremonial throne.2016-05-24April 28 20152015-04-28A photograph of a pada puja ritual on a gilded throne stage. A figure seated on the golden throne, flanked by carved golden lions and a tiger-striped cushion, wears a gold crown, red-and-gold robes, jewellery and a long white and pink garland; he smiles while his bare feet rest in a copper vessel. A woman in an orange blouse and white sari kneels to wash or anoint his feet. Two men in white dhotis and rudraksha malas stand behind, one with hands folded and one with a sacred thread and tilak. Golden trishula staves, brass oil lamps and a dark red curtain surround the scene.2016-05-24May 02 20142014-05-02A photograph of a ceremony on a red-carpeted stone amphitheatre with rows of small lamps along the tiered steps. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne holds a silver staff and wears a red-and-gold garment, gold armbands, a multi-strand bead necklace and a peacock-feather-style ornament; a red-maroon cloth and gold jewellery adorn him. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, gold ornaments, a red-and-gold garment and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, matching the page's Krishna Janmashtami celebration. Before him a young man in white dhoti with a bare chest and white body markings bows with palms joined over a gold tray holding leaves. Women in white saris with rudraksha malas stand behind, and a woman in a cream sari holds up a folded orange cloth. Several attendants stand nearby and more people are seen on the stairs.2017-08-14